Sneakin'
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| "Sneakin'" | ||||
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| Single by Drake featuring 21 Savage | ||||
| Released | October 29, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 4:11 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | London on da Track | |||
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"Sneakin'" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake featuring British-American rapper 21 Savage.[1] Written alongside producer London on da Track, the song was released for digital download on October 29, 2016, through Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records.[2][3] "Sneakin'" is one of three singles that Drake released simultaneously, alongside "Fake Love" and "Two Birds, One Stone".[4]
Composition
[edit]"Sneakin'" is a hip hop song with bounce influences composed in common time (4
4 time) and produced in Ab Major with a tempo of 85 beats per minute.[5] The song was produced by London on da Track using Ableton Live.[6] Entertainment Weekly highlighted the song's Atlanta hip hop influence, calling it a "lurching ode to [Drake's] haters".[7]
Music video
[edit]The music video, which was directed by GAB3, was released on November 13, 2016, exclusively on Apple Music.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]Entertainment Weekly gave the song, along with "Fake Love" and "Two Birds, One Stone" a grade of B+, and commended its "vivid, open-book lyricism".[7]
Personnel
[edit]All credited as songwriters. Adapted from TIDAL.[9]
- London on da Track – producer
- Drake – vocals
- 21 Savage – vocals
Charts
[edit]Weekly charts
[edit]| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[10] | 81 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] | 20 |
| France (SNEP)[12] | 180 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 80 |
| Portugal (AFP)[14] | 93 |
| Scotland (OCC)[15] | 64 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[16] | 9 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[17] | 52 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 28 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] | 8 |
Year-end charts
[edit]| Chart (2017) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[20] | 93 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[21] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[22] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[23] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Helman, Peter (October 23, 2016). "Drake – "Two Birds One Stone," "Sneakin'" (Feat. 21 Savage), & "Fake Love" - Stereogum". Stereogum. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Sneakin' (feat. 21 Savage) – Single". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Sneakin' - Drake (Releases)". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (October 23, 2016). "Listen to Drake's New Songs "Sneakin'" [ft. 21 Savage], "Two Birds, One Stone," and "Fake Love" | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Drake - Sneakin (Chords)". Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ Genius (2016-11-11), The Making of Drake's "Sneakin'" With London On Da Track | Deconstructed, retrieved 2017-10-14
- ^ a b Renner Brown, Eric (October 24, 2016). "Drake's 'Fake Love,' 'Sneakin',' and 'Two Birds One Stone': EW Review | EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ ""Sneakin'"". iTunes. Apple Inc.
- ^ "Sneakin' Credits". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #392". auspOp. October 29, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ "Drake feat. 21 Savage – Sneakin'" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 44, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
- ^ "Drake feat. 21 Savage – Sneakin'". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Drake ft 21 Savage: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Year-End 2017". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – Drake ft 21 Savage – Sneakin'". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Drake – Sneakin'". Recording Industry Association of America.
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